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Ricotta al Caffe

Ricotta al Caffe is one the easiest desserts you can make and it's perfect on a hot summer day. Creamy ricotta mixed with espresso and a cheeky splash of Frangelico liqueur.

Prep Time
5 mins
Draining time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 132 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (250g) ricotta , drained
  • 1 ingle espresso (2 tablespoons)
  • 2 tablespoons caster sugar (can also use granulated)
  • 2 teaspoons Frangelico liqueur
  • dark chocolate for grating on top

Instructions

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  1. Brew your espresso and let it go completely cold.
  2. Drain the ricotta from any excess liquid. Put it in a mesh sieve over a bowl and let it drain while your coffee is cooling.
  3. Put the drained ricotta and sugar in a bowl and mix until smooth.
  4. Add the espresso and Frangelico and mix it into the ricotta.
  5. Spoon the ricotta al caffe into small glasses or ramekins. Although you can serve this right away I like to chill it in the fridge for at least 1 hour to thicken slightly.
  6. Serve with shavings or grated dark chocolate on top.

Notes

  • Go a step further - you can layer this delicious mixture with crispy amaretti cookies or even savoiardi (lady fingers). If using Savoiardi I'd dunk them in milk or for an extra boozy kick, brush them in liqueur. Do this in small glasses for an individual tiramisu-style dessert.

Nutrition Information

Calories 132kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Cholesterol 30mg (10%) Sodium 50mg (2%) Potassium 63mg (2%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 263IU (5%) Calcium 123mg (12%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 132

% Daily Value*

Calories 132kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 30mg 10%
Sodium 50mg 2%
Potassium 63mg 1%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 263IU 5%
Calcium 123mg 12%
Iron 0.2mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.